Zoning commission recommends R6 rezoning at 4211 Boxwood Road to allow three single-family lots

The Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning at 4211 Boxwood Road, changing the property from R20 (residential single-family district) to R6 CD (residential single-family district) with a conditional use to allow three dwelling units.

Staff told commissioners the site is a corner lot with two rights-of-way and that the proposed R6 CD zoning with a conditional use for two dwelling units (applicant amended to R6 allowing three lots) is consistent with surrounding R20 settled pattern and the Strategic Housing Implementation Plan. Staff reported 21 notices were sent; two responses opposed within 200 feet. The applicant, represented by attorney Elizabeth Russell, said she mailed first-class notices to 12 nearby neighbors and to the district zoning representative; she reported two returned as undeliverable and no responses received.

Commissioner George Hinojosa moved to approve the rezoning as amended (to R6), with Commissioner Bartos seconding. Commissioners asked about fencing and whether an accessory metal building on the lot would be removed; the applicant said the structure will be removed and the rear accessory dwelling may be used for offices during operations. In roll-call voting the commission approved the amended rezoning; the chair noted the case will proceed to City Council.

The commission heard that the R6 zoning would reduce the minimum lot size requirement from 20,000 to 6,000 square feet, which allows the owner to subdivide the parcel into three lots. Staff emphasized that the conditional use requires a prescribed site plan that would trigger additional public review for any material changes.